Beautiful Zion -

Zion is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. It is truly a place of relaxation and breathtaking landscapes. The pictures don't do it justice. If you are ever in the area "Oscars Cafe" just outside the park has great breakfast burritos and "Pizza & Pasta" has some of best pizza and beer I've tasted to date.

Next stop Vegas

Sunday, after the bay to breakers, I flew to Vegas for a work conference. I missed my little family so much, thankfully Nita was also attending the conference and met me in the lobby after I got in for a night cap. On Monday, Rick and Addie had made it to Vegas (they drove from San Fran). The conference was good, the weather was blah and the strip was way to consumer driven. Our best night in Vegas was a beautiful run out at Red Rock park (10 miles west of the city). It was amazing, we went running just before sunset and the colors of the desert floor and drastic red rocks were brilliant. I think even Addie was impressed. Next stop Zion -

Bay to Breakers....yikes

Already June 1st, wow where does the time go? The Third week of May Adalie, Rick, Jeanne, Joni, Ashley, Jill, Judy and myself ran the Bay to Breakers in San Francisco. What a race! Such nakedness I have never seen before in my life! The best costume of the race had to be the 20 or so people dressed up like salmon running the against everyone...or up stream. Maybe I'm partial because while I was running past these fish people I thought to myself gee maybe I should have gone fishing instead (just kidding I would not have traded this race experience for a river trip). Rick ran and the seven miles in under an hour - way to go! I ran the race with Adalie on my back as my coach, every time I slowed down she would pat my back and start to fuss, no joke. This was very inspiring and tough, it is the strongest I've ever felt....7 mile run while carrying my 17 month old daughter - I can do anything! We all met up after the race - which does not sound like an accomplishment but when you add 55 thousand people into the equation and a City on the ocean you are unfamiliar with it makes for an interesting quest after an already enduring activity. Did I mention we did not run with cell phones :) So proud of everyone! What an awesome day and sweet accomplishment - I'm in for next year!


Links to the video of the finish :)
Jeanne & Joni -
http://results.bazumedia.com/athlete/index/e/534332

Jill
http://results.bazumedia.com/athlete/index/e/549678

Laura
http://results.bazumedia.com/athlete/index/e/535105

Rick
http://results.bazumedia.com/athlete/index/e/535106

Happy Birthday Rick & Happy Mom's Day Mom

I love my Dog!










so cute...little shoes




I am happy as long as I am holding an ear...








Little girl in a big hat



I love to color -


Today is Rick's Birthday and mother's day. He is so nice to share his birthday :). It was a very good low key day. Rick ran the "Salmon Run" and did really well, Adalie and I are proud. For the second year in a row, I could not run because of surgery recovery. I am hoping to get the okay from the dr tomorrow to run the bay to breakers instead of walking, either way it will be fun to be with family and in a 100 year anniversary race. I can't wait to see all the crazy costumes. Happy Birthday Rick and Happy Mom's day to all you beautiful, strong Mom's out there (especially my own).

Happy Easter

Okay, so we went over board on the girlieness this year and dressed Adalie up...way up -. She had her Easter dress on, her fairy wings, her special gerber daisy hat on and of course her little monogrammed Easter basket. So cute - why she loves her fairy wings I have no idea...it's a special treat at Grandma and Grandpa's house that she goes right for....hahaha - Thank you mom and dad for a great Easter and wonderful food!

Boxes, Flowers and Bathtime

Playing in my new favorite toy- Thank you Jean and John for Adalie's new play house (aka the great moving boxes)









Picking flowers with Grandma on her Birthday :)











Water baby is an understatement when describing Adalie. She is happy in the tub, she is even happier when she gets a book read to her while she's in the tub. After dinner, usually around 6:30, she heads right for the bathtub - signing to us that she is ready for her bath. Once in the bath she keeps saying "boo (k)" and then smiles and laughs when I read to her. Especially when the books have pictures of her favorite animals, dogs and frogs.. Happy girl. Enjoy the pictures -

Really it's March! OMG -

"really mom...really"









"Pretty music"







My daddy is so loving!







Pretty jelly fish







Happy Grandma, we match!







My daddy is so funny










ahh cute little baby







We see you!








Yep - I'm walking...hands up as always :)







AHAHHH now I'm running - come get me!


Happy March, time has flown by and I feel like I'm just trying to hold on without getting bucked off! Quick update we are all doing well and Adalie is now running!!!!

We have had lots of travel over the past two months. Trips to the coast to visit Grandma and Grandpa Jacobs, Trips to help Great Grandpa Loverin move,Our first aquarium visit, a birthday for Greatgrandma Jacobs, a birthday party for Miss Megan, meeting Grandma and Grandpa Handschuch and my first trip without Adalie and Rick...phew is it time for a nap yet? Please enjoy the pictures.